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For anyone over the age of 25, TikTok is a baffling world of moronic dance routines and teenagers lip-syncing to each other’s conversations. Yet it’s also a hotbed of authentic culinary creativity. Dalgona coffee, cloud bread, feta pasta, the tortilla folding hack, hot chocolate bombs – these crossover food trends all gained popularity on the platform, and they are only the tip of the iceberg lettuce. But what makes certain dishes go viral, and are any of them any good? […]
Month: April 2022
There are many nutritious superfoods, but there are also foods that sound healthy even though they are not. It’s important to watch out for these “imposters” that can be loaded with extra sugar, calories, or other nasty surprises. The reality is that many of the “healthy” foods we eat are actually unhealthy, even some of the so-called “superfoods.” These foods gain a foothold because of clever marketing campaigns, but if you look at the ingredients on the label, it’s easy […]
Many people’s reaction to this confusion is to refine the category of “healthy” until it’s full of foods essentially available only to people who live on a farm, as well as close to other farms, with the ability to spend every day prepping fresh farm-sourced food for themselves. They also boast no limits on expenditures, no health conditions that would limit what they can consume, and no picky eaters on the premises. The number of people who can live this […]
On a Thursday morning, a long line of cars, stretching down Vernor Highway and West Grand Boulevard, headed for a drive-thru in Southwest Detroit, where people picked up the basics — milk, chicken and an assortment of vegetables. Among them, Bianca Martinez, a 35-year-old mom of three, who came to the event, put together by Southwest Solutions and Gleaners Community Food Bank, for the second time since last fall. Items at the grocery store are pricey, she said. So, too, is gasoline. Martinez — who left her […]
Eggs are probably one of the most convenient and popular breakfast options. They are easy to handle and make for a perfect and nutrient-rich meal in-between the hectic morning schedule. Omelette, bread-n-egg toast, anda bhurji and more – we get a long list of egg recipes that are fuss-free and help put together a meal in no time. But what remains the most popular one in the lot is boiled egg. It needs a maximum of eight minutes to boil […]
Alongside the sugarcane and soyabeans that sprout from his fields in the interior of São Paulo state, this year José Odilon De Lima Neto plans on sowing a different crop for the first time. “There may be an investment opportunity in wheat due to complications for summer planting in Ukraine and Russia,” said the farmer based near the city of Ribeirão Preto. International prices for the cereal have surged since Moscow invaded its neighbour, reflecting worries that the warring nations […]
Kids can be stubborn when it comes to eating the healthy foods on their plate. And now, a new national poll reaffirms that picky eating is a universal parenting challenge. Over half of parents agree that it’s difficult to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet and half say their child regularly takes a supplement, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s National Poll on Children’s Health. A balanced diet helps children get the nutrients […]
Your heart is the pump that provides oxygen and nutrients to all the tissues in your body. Keeping it in great shape is key to a healthy life. Following these tips in your daily life can help keep your ticker ticking. Tip 1: Lower your daily sodium intake Too much sodium causes you to retain water, according to a small 2017 study. When it does, your heart has to work harder to move the additional fluid through your body. Choose […]
CHICAGO, ILL. — NielsenIQ on April 8 officially released its data on consumer search terms and trends within the pet food and product market. According to NielsenIQ, the most notable pet food and treat searches for 2021 involve specialty diets, functional ingredients and grains. It’s no secret that pet food trends follow those of human food, but this is especially apparent in the pet specialty segment of the industry. According to NielsenIQ’s Label Insight Trending Attributes, search terms for vegan […]
No matter what holiday you’re planning on celebrating, this weekend is all about feasting. Ramadan started on April 1 and will run through May 1, Easter weekend will begin on Good Friday, peak on Easter Sunday, and some people informally celebrate what is called Good Monday. Passover starts on Friday as well, and runs for a week. But even if you’re not a person of faith, it’s likely you’ll end up sharing a meal with your loved ones at some […]
